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Mayan apocalypse: 100 places to see before the end of the world - part two

80. Banaue rice terraces, Philippines Built 2,000 years ago in the Philippine province of Ifugao, the Banaue Rice Terraces cover an astonishing 4,000 square miles. They are thought to be under threat from deforestation, climate change and gradual abandonment, as islanders head to Manila, rather than take part in traditional farming. However, UNESCO removed them from its "endangered" list earlier this year after steps were taken to better manage their preservation. Similar terraces can be found nearby, but those at Banaue are most frequented by tourists. Read more Rice terraces in the Philippines preserved